Description
This hand painted sea horse trinket box brings a little piece of the seaside to a shelf or windowsill. The sea horse stands upright on a gold-toned base of seaweed and coral. Its ridged body is a glossy turquoise lined in gold, and its crested head and spines are a deep navy blue with a bright red eye. Small blue stones are set along its back, sides and crown, catching the light as you pass, and a tiny starfish sits beside its fin. It is made from metal alloy and stands 7cm tall, 3cm wide and 3cm deep, so it fits the smallest space.
The sea horse opens across its middle on a small hinge. Lift the upper half and you will find a little compartment inside, just right for a ring, a pair of stud earrings or a tiny keepsake you want to keep safe. Closed again, it reads simply as an ornament, which makes it a quiet hiding place on a bedside table, a dressing table or a bookshelf. Its turquoise and navy blue colouring suits a coastal or nautical scheme, and it looks just as much at home in a study, a hallway alcove or a glass-fronted cabinet. As a gift, it packs plenty of detail into a very small piece.
The colours are painted by hand over the metal, with fine gold edging picking out each ridge of the body and the rim where the two halves meet. The round gold-toned base lets it stand upright on its own, with no need for a stand or fixing. To keep the paintwork and stones bright, dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water. Set it on a dressing table beside your rings, or tuck a folded note inside before you wrap it, so whoever opens it finds a second small surprise waiting.
Specification
| Material |
Metal Alloy |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Height |
7cm |
| Width |
3cm |
| Depth |
3cm |
| Weight |
0.112kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the sea horse trinket box?
It stands 7cm tall and measures 3cm wide and 3cm deep. It is a small piece that fits easily on a narrow shelf, a windowsill or a bedside table.
What is the trinket box made from?
It is made from metal alloy, painted by hand in turquoise and navy blue with gold edging, and set with small blue stones along the body and crown.
How does the trinket box open?
It opens across the middle of the sea horse on a small hinge. The upper half lifts back to show a little compartment inside the body.
What will fit inside it?
The compartment is small. It suits a ring, a pair of stud earrings or a tiny keepsake rather than larger pieces of jewellery such as necklaces or bangles.
How should I look after the hand painted finish?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water. This is good general care that helps the paintwork, gold edging and stones stay bright.
Does it make a good gift?
We think so. The colourful detail and the hidden compartment make it a charming small present, and you can tuck a note or a ring inside before wrapping it.